Crime Rate in Poppyland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Poppyland

The total recorded crimes in Poppyland, North Norfolk, UK in March 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Poppyland crime rate of 12.20 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Poppyland, encompassing approximately 410 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Poppyland Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hillingdon Park with total crimes: 1
  • Church Street with total crimes: 1
  • Loop Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Poppyland?

To understand the safety of Poppyland, we need to analyze Poppyland crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Poppyland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 100 crimes compared to 203.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Poppyland recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Poppyland had fewer crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 58 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Poppyland recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Norfolk, Poppyland has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Poppyland Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Poppyland has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 12.20 ranking 24th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Poppyland crimes were 100. The crime rate of Poppyland in 2024 was 243.90 (year) or 20.33 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Poppyland were around 58 crimes with yearly crime rate of 141.46 (year) or 11.79 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Norfolk)CrimesRank (North Norfolk)CrimesRank (North Norfolk)
Cromer Town24 6537 1534 1
Beeston Regis & The Runtons78 1437 4417 4
North Walsham East24 7439 3470 2
North Walsham West24 8443 2421 3
Stalham43 2342 5406 5
Lancaster South32 3315 6323 6
Holt29 4308 7269 9
Stody27 5279 10207 12
Walsingham17 12299 8287 7
Bacton11 17286 9283 8
Lancaster North22 9234 12172 14
Hoveton & Tunstead15 14206 13227 10
Mundesley20 10187 15159 17
Gresham18 11261 11213 11
Sheringham South16 13200 14183 13
Trunch9 19153 17166 15
Coastal15 15130 20134 18
Wells with Holkham12 16160 16160 16
Suffield Park6 22152 18107 22
Sheringham North11 18149 19128 19
Briston5 23108 22119 20
Erpingham7 2067 2952 29
The Raynhams6 21118 21111 21
Priory3 2999 2496 23
Roughton5 2587 2796 24
Hickling3 2898 2692 25
Happisburgh5 2698 2583 26
Worstead1 3278 2864 27
St Benet's4 2748 3048 30
Stibbard2 3042 3143 31
North Walsham Market Cross2 3127 3225 32

Poppyland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 202413
April 20248

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20244

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Poppyland in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Poppyland postcode area is presented below.

1. Hillingdon Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Loop Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cromer Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Gimingham Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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